Brocolli Cheddar Soup #

Ingredients #

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment Needed #

• 1 cup measuring cup
• 1/4 cup measuring cup
• 2 cup liquid measuring cup
• 1/4 tsp. measuring spoon
• Kitchen scale

Instructions #

• Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in it until soft. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in the half & half and chicken stock.
• Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• (Optional) You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup.
• Return to low heat and add the cheese. Stir in the nutmeg and paprika.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Original recipe #

The Girl Who Ate Everything